# mySafeTouch vs EMC Security

The clearest difference is rating: EMC Security at 4.7 against mySafeTouch's 3.8. EMC Security also leads on ratings volume (5.2K vs 163) and update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 2 months). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

EMC Security holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 3.8. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: EMC Security has 5.2K ratings behind it against 163, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 31% of mySafeTouch's written reviews are positive against 41% of EMC Security's.

mySafeTouch ships an update every 2 months, EMC Security every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on August 15, 2026 and September 27, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | mySafeTouch | EMC Security |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.8 (163 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mysafetouch/id1216480307/reviews) | **[4.7 (5.2K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/emc-security/id1488170434/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 163 | **5.2K** |
| Positive reviews | 31.4% of reviews | **41.2% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | **Every 3 weeks** |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Size | 362 MB | 275 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | **16.6** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch | iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Safetouch Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1216480306) | [EMC Security](https://appshunter.io/developer/1488170433) |

## What reviewers say

### mySafeTouch

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mysafetouch/id1216480307)

Control your home security and automation system remotely. Arm/disarm your system, view cameras, manage locks and lights, and adjust thermostats. Receive personalized alerts for various events, ensuring peace of mind and convenience.

**Highlights:** Remote arm/disarm security system, View live/stored camera footage, Lock/unlock doors remotely, Control lights remotely, Set smart thermostat schedules, View system history and events, Personalized event notifications

**Features:** Apple Watch app, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Easy to use system
- 🔒 Secure system
- 👍 Great customer support (sometimes)
- 👍 Handy for arming/disarming remotely
- 👍 Good for checking cameras

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 App is incredibly slow
- 🐛 App never wants to open
- 🐛 Too difficult to navigate
- 🐛 Flooded with errors
- 🐛 Mediocre security products fail

**Reported bugs**

- App is incredibly slow
- App takes 30 seconds to 2 minutes to complete functions
- App never wants to open or takes forever to show camera activity
- App is flooded with errors
- App keeps logging you out

**Requested features**

- Improve app speed
- Add scheduling features for arming/disarming
- Geo-arming capability
- Panic button in the app
- Snooze function for camera notifications


### EMC Security

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/emc-security/id1488170434)

Manage your home or business security system remotely. Control your alarm, view live camera feeds, and receive real-time notifications for events. Automate lights, locks, and thermostats for enhanced convenience and peace of mind.

**Highlights:** Remote alarm arm/disarm, User code management, Real-time event notifications, Video clip storage and viewing, Live camera streaming, Smart home device integration

**Features:** Apple Watch app, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Fast and simple app
- 🔒 Reliable security service
- 👍 Easy to use keypad and app

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Constant app crashes and glitches
- 🔒 Unreliable app for arming/disarming system
- 🔒 Slow camera and video feed
- 🔒 Frequent app sign-outs

**Reported bugs**

- App not working on iPads
- Frequent app crashes and freezes
- Issues with password retrieval and biometrics

**Requested features**

- Improved camera and video quality
- More reliable app performance
- Longer video recording duration


## Frequently asked questions

### Is mySafeTouch free?

mySafeTouch is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is EMC Security free?

EMC Security is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, mySafeTouch or EMC Security?

EMC Security is rated higher. mySafeTouch averages 3.8 out of 5 from 163 ratings, while EMC Security averages 4.7 from 5.2K ratings.

### Do mySafeTouch or EMC Security have ads?

Neither mySafeTouch nor EMC Security shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, mySafeTouch or EMC Security?

mySafeTouch ships an update every 2 months, and EMC Security every 3 weeks. Most recently, mySafeTouch was updated on August 15, 2026 and EMC Security on September 27, 2026.

---

*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*